Morrowind vs Oblivion?

theajunc · 05-04-2012, 10:21 PM

I'm probably going to buy one of them, but I want second opinions. I have Oblivion for my Xbox and its one of my favorite games ever, but I want to try it out on the PC with all the modding and such. I never played Morrowind before, but I heard it offers a lot more than Oblivion. Which do you guys think offers more in terms of gameplay, RPG-ness, and replayability? Also wondering if my CPU could run either of them thanks!

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E_net4 · 05-05-2012, 05:21 AM

From what I've simply heard, Morrowind has a awful lot more when it comes to modding. Not quite sure of this, but it might also have a bigger world than Oblivion. Obviously, not as detailed without mods.

Oblivion alone has greater gfx quality and more intelligent characters (improved AI). There still are mods, but not as many as for Morrowind. Some people complain about the leveling system, but it can be modded from either game.

And although you haven't specified your graphics card, it should be able to run both games, measured by the remaining specs.

alehm · 05-05-2012, 09:50 AM

If you don't want to spend time modding your best option is Skyrim really.

But since that is not what you are asking Oblivion is your next bet for best vanilla experience. You might enjoy Morrowind as well if

graphics aren't a big deal to you
you don't mind an outdated combat system (example: you run up to a rat and hit it with you sword but it doesn't really hit because your stats are low. Rat proceeds to jump at you and isn't even close but the hit registers and you die)
Most dialog is text which is a turn off for some but actually provides a lot of backstory and depth to the game
More complex guild quests with deeper more complex politics than Oblivion

theajunc · 05-05-2012, 10:28 AM

Hmm it seems I might get Oblivion then. Anyone know a good mod site and which mods you guys prefer to use? Kind of a noob when it comes to it :P. Anyways thanks for the opinions and facts!

E_net4 · 05-05-2012, 03:57 PM

I got Oblivion a few days ago, so I haven't tried any mods either. However, there's stuff on the subject at the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages: http://cs.elderscrolls.com/index.php/Oblivion_Mods_FAQ
Plus, something that show the technical differences in gameplay among the 3 latest titles: http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Differences...on,_and_Skyrim

A. James · 05-06-2012, 07:12 AM

Your computer will chug with a handful of mods unfortunately. My computer dips into the 20 FPS (not bragging because my computer is already outdated

) and my computer is substantially faster...3.1. ghz i7-860, GTX 275

I do have a ton of mods; qarl's texture pack (which is by far the best texture mod for Oblivion)... better environments....weather mods etc so possibly with only a few you'll be fine, but don't expect to mod it completely.

05-04-2012, 10:21 PM	#1
theajunc Join Date: Jan 2012 Reputation: 0 Posts: 5	Morrowind vs Oblivion? I'm probably going to buy one of them, but I want second opinions. I have Oblivion for my Xbox and its one of my favorite games ever, but I want to try it out on the PC with all the modding and such. I never played Morrowind before, but I heard it offers a lot more than Oblivion. Which do you guys think offers more in terms of gameplay, RPG-ness, and replayability? Also wondering if my CPU could run either of them thanks! Machine name: OWNER-HP Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.120305-1505) Language: English (Regional Setting: English) System Manufacturer: Hewlett-Packard System Model: 120-1031 BIOS: BIOS Date: 07/26/11 10:23:51 Ver: 04.06.04 Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) CPU G620 @ 2.60GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.6GHz Memory: 4096MB RAM Available OS Memory: 4008MB RAM Page File: 1674MB used, 6340MB available Windows Dir: C:\Windows DirectX Version: DirectX 11 DX Setup Parameters: Not found User DPI Setting: Using System DPI System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent) DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode --------------- Display Devices --------------- Card name: Intel(R) HD Graphics Manufacturer: Intel Corporation Chip type: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family DAC type: Internal Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0102&SUBSYS_2AC5103C&REV_09 Display Memory: 1696 MB Dedicated Memory: 64 MB Shared Memory: 1632 MB Current Mode: 1600 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz) Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor Monitor Model: HP Omni / Pro Monitor Id: HWP4219 Native Mode: 1600 x 900(p) (60.000Hz) Output Type: Internal Driver Name: igdumd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igdumd3 2,igd10umd32,igd10umd32 Driver File Version: 8.15.0010.2656 (English) Driver Version: 8.15.10.2656 DDI Version: 10.1 Driver Model: WDDM 1.1 Driver Attributes: Final Retail Last edited by theajunc: 05-05-2012 at 10:23 AM.

05-05-2012, 09:50 AM	#3
alehm Join Date: May 2004 Reputation: 1121 Posts: 4,075	If you don't want to spend time modding your best option is Skyrim really. But since that is not what you are asking Oblivion is your next bet for best vanilla experience. You might enjoy Morrowind as well if graphics aren't a big deal to you you don't mind an outdated combat system (example: you run up to a rat and hit it with you sword but it doesn't really hit because your stats are low. Rat proceeds to jump at you and isn't even close but the hit registers and you die) Most dialog is text which is a turn off for some but actually provides a lot of backstory and depth to the game More complex guild quests with deeper more complex politics than Oblivion Last edited by alehm: 05-05-2012 at 09:54 AM.

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05-05-2012, 05:21 AM	#2
E_net4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Reputation: 0 Posts: 142	From what I've simply heard, Morrowind has a awful lot more when it comes to modding. Not quite sure of this, but it might also have a bigger world than Oblivion. Obviously, not as detailed without mods. Oblivion alone has greater gfx quality and more intelligent characters (improved AI). There still are mods, but not as many as for Morrowind. Some people complain about the leveling system, but it can be modded from either game. And although you haven't specified your graphics card, it should be able to run both games, measured by the remaining specs.

05-05-2012, 10:28 AM	#4
theajunc Join Date: Jan 2012 Reputation: 0 Posts: 5	Hmm it seems I might get Oblivion then. Anyone know a good mod site and which mods you guys prefer to use? Kind of a noob when it comes to it :P. Anyways thanks for the opinions and facts!

05-05-2012, 03:57 PM	#5
E_net4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Reputation: 0 Posts: 142	I got Oblivion a few days ago, so I haven't tried any mods either. However, there's stuff on the subject at the Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages: http://cs.elderscrolls.com/index.php/Oblivion_Mods_FAQ Plus, something that show the technical differences in gameplay among the 3 latest titles: http://www.uesp.net/wiki/Differences...on,_and_Skyrim

05-06-2012, 07:12 AM	#6
A. James Join Date: Aug 2009 Reputation: 225 Posts: 1,585	Your computer will chug with a handful of mods unfortunately. My computer dips into the 20 FPS (not bragging because my computer is already outdated ) and my computer is substantially faster...3.1. ghz i7-860, GTX 275 I do have a ton of mods; qarl's texture pack (which is by far the best texture mod for Oblivion)... better environments....weather mods etc so possibly with only a few you'll be fine, but don't expect to mod it completely.